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Authenticating a used Rolex
I am considering getting a 16710 gmt. And am planning to get it authenticated. Do I just show up to an ad and they would check it on the spot? Do I need to leave it with them? Is there a charge for the service? I am based in Australia if that makes a difference.
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Walk in to your nearest AD and ask them.
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Dude, even a respected seller on this forum could have got it wrong. Never hurts to double check. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Hi @Rami_m
In Malaysia , for total peace of mind , the Rolex Service Centre in Kuala Lumpur will authenticate the watch purchased from a grey dealer for a nominal fee of ranging from RM 250 - RM 280 ( AUD $ 75 - $ 85). Apparently Rolex customers must be attended to within 30 mins. Based on my own personel experience , I was given a receipt and informed that the watch would be ready in 14 days but pleasantly surprised upon receiving a call on the 10th day saying the watch was ready for collection. Heck ! I was informed that opening the back casing alone costs RM100 / ~ AUD $ 30. I also swapped a Coke bezel for a Pepsi and that set me back an additional RM300 / AUD 89 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk |
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First I am not a Dude anyone could get it wrong but always buy the seller first if bought from a non AD source..
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ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder ![]() |
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If you don't want to walk in, call first
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I agree. I buy my watches from SoHAIS. I know I'm buying real legit watches. I trust him and many here too.
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Some people just need assurances beyond the trustworthiness of the seller. Not sure why this is so hard for some members to grasp.
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Then that is what an authorized dealer is for. Not sure why this is so hard to grasp.
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Well, sometimes the dealer is only interested in selling you a watch and making money. The few bucks to verify things may not be worth their time. I never make the assumption I am entitled to a service. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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If you have the watch in hand, try setting them time. It should adjust clock-wise. That would be the easiest tell "on sight" if you are otherwise no expert. This doesn't rule out a fake though, so if unsure, then always get it checked by your AD. (If they have an inhouse watchsmith he can quickly pop the back and verify the movement).
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Take it to Kuala Lumpur and be done with it. |
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maybe after you purchased it then bring to AD and tell them you want to regulate the watch. and they will do it and if they found out something fishy they will tell you and hopefully hey wont confiscated the watch if it is fake.
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I have purchased many pre-owned and as a habit I got to my AD and get it authenticated as well as getting an appraisal for insurance. Typically it costs me $100 but the peace of mind is key and then I have what I need to add it to my insurance policy.
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I've purchased watches from DavidSW and SOHAIS and never even considered getting it authenticated. Am I being foolish or too trustworthy?
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Done the same with pressure testing.
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i thought only RSC confiscates
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Yes, not heard of any AD willing to do this which will basically be a case of he said "watchmaker" said, and then the police will probably have to be called by either the AD or the owner, not a good look all round. Even RSC do not always confiscate, they just refuse to work on it. Only if it stolen will they confiscate the watch and hand it over to the police.
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No, you're fine. I've bought five or so from DSW and no issues. My latest is at RSC right now for a new crystal. They would have let me know by now if there was a problem...
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My local AD, which is a big jewelry chain, told me they will not take the back off to authenticate a watch. They would send it out to a RSC.
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Finally! Now it has all come clear and I see the error in my thinking..... ADs only want to sell you a watch and make money but "trusted sellers" just want to be your friend. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Naw you good. I've purchased twice from SoHAIS. You think these 2 sellers here will mess up their reputation over 1 bad watch sale? Highly doubt it. They are good top sellers and what they do puts food on their table. I'm highly confident in them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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This came up for me just yesterday in a deal I was doing. I contacted RSC here in Toronto. They charge $175 to authenticate and they request 7 business days.
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But, this speaks to intention. And, again, the intentions of those we speak of are always noble. The question is whether or not it is possible that they could unintentionally sell a piece that is not genuine or has some component which is not authentic? We can argue this back and forth but maybe we should ask them. Would they, under oath in a court of law, say it is not possible this could happen? My guess is they would all say of course it is possible. Does that make them any the less honest or trustworthy. No, of course not. All one needs to know is that if it ever occurred they'd be there to stand behind their sale. "Trust but verify!" |
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Good to know Brian, hope this extends worldwide, and presumably this does not void the warranty if done by RSC.
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